Hopewell city Health Data
Hopewell city, Virginia
Health Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
67.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
67.3 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
154
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Hopewell city, Virginia
Hopewell faces critical health emergency
Hopewell's life expectancy of 67.3 years ranks among America's lowest, trailing the U.S. average of 75.5 years by 8.2 years—a gap comparable to sub-Saharan Africa. Over 26% report poor or fair health, reflecting a population in crisis.
Virginia's most urgent health challenge
Hopewell's 67.3-year life expectancy falls 7.8 years below Virginia's state average of 75.1 years, representing the state's most severe health disparity. The 26.6% poor/fair health rate is alarming by any measure.
Worst health outcomes in entire region
Hopewell's 67.3-year life expectancy catastrophically trails all nearby counties—Isle of Wight (76.8), Henrico (77.2), and Hanover (77.9). At 26.6% poor/fair health, Hopewell doubles the regional average.
Severe shortage of primary care providers
Hopewell has only 30 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—less than one-quarter of many Virginia counties. Mental health support is similarly constrained at 154 per 100,000, leaving residents with limited options for care.
Hopewell: urgent action needed now
With 67.3-year life expectancy and critical provider shortages, Hopewell residents cannot wait—secure insurance, access available providers, and advocate for health system change. Call 1-800-432-5924 for Medicaid or visit healthcare.gov immediately.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.